Senior Railway Engineer - Ireland

A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Railway Engineer to join their office in Ireland. 

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

• Design of rail geometry and alignment and associated infrastructure for Clients and Contractors
• Reviewing design work of intermediate and junior engineers
• Cost estimating and control
• Training & professional development of junior and intermediate engineers working as part of the group

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Highly competent in Permanent Way and Alignment engineering of multidisciplinary Rail Projects from Concept and Feasibility Schemes through to Detailed Design and Construction Support (including plain alignment, S&C design, enhancements, remodelling, renewals and depots)
• Good knowledge of line side civils.
• Proven record in interface management, documentation records, change management and delivery to programme.
• Strong previous experience
• Good communication to junior and senior levels and clients.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Track record and a passion to lead, mentor, motivate and develop the skills of team members at all grades
• Experience in undertaking site surveys / site visits and reporting on asset condition.
• Competent in the production of engineering management control tools and use of technical reporting processes to Senior Management.
• Track record in achieving deadlines
• Competent understanding of the safety process and the interfaces between the design and manufacturing and installation.

Qualifications:

• An appropriate HND, university degree or equivalent qualification.
• Member of the EI, PWI, or ICE or similar.
• Chartered or near chartered member of the EI, PWI, or ICE or similar would be an advantage.